Performance Grilles, AW reflectors

Epacy2 · 07-25-2010, 02:46 PM

The front reflectors were a major BITCH to get out. They are stuck on with double-sided tape and you really have to put some force into them. The passenger's side is easier to access and I had to unbolt part of the front bumper to actually have a way to get some torque on the driver's side reflector. Not a big deal, real easy to put back together. I took pic's through most of the process if anyone else is going to be switching their's out.

Mods I have so far are BMW performance grilles, IND Painted front and rear reflectors, De-badged, BMW trunk liner - which is actually quite nice and cheap, RD LED footwell/courtesy lights, Passport 9500ix - love the quietness, 35% tint, 3M clear bra

With the de-badging and painted reflectors, it really cleans the vehicle up IMO.

jman123 · 07-27-2010, 09:02 AM

Your mods look great. Can you give some more details to the LED Red footwell mods you did.. Specifically brand and cost of LED's, installation, and possibly some pics would be great. I've been thinking of doing this very same thing.
THanks!

clotzki · 08-02-2010, 03:35 PM

Sweet Ride! I just picked up Plat Grey, can't wait to get the ugly amber reflector painted. Is the performance grill OEM? How much does it cost?

Acornz · 08-02-2010, 03:41 PM

Where did you get the painted reflectors from?

bavarian19 · 08-03-2010, 10:49 AM

Epacy2 · 08-04-2010, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clotzki

Sweet Ride! I just picked up Plat Grey, can't wait to get the ugly amber reflector painted. Is the performance grill OEM? How much does it cost?

Thanks! Yes, the grilles are OEM and I got it from Tischer. Was $120 i think.

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Originally Posted by Acornz

Where did you get the painted reflectors from?

IND. They have to get them ordered from the mutha land for 2011 X5s since noone stocks them here yet.
Got some LUX's coming in the next couple days too! Trunk RD LED lights are coming in today to complete the white led light cutover!

Park2670 · 08-07-2010, 10:46 AM

BMW Performance FTW! The X5d looks great!

roadkillrob · 09-04-2010, 07:34 AM

Absolutely love your ride. Just ordered pretty much the same car, except it's a 35i, alpine white and cinnamon. After seeing your pics, definitely getting the color matched reflectors and thinking about a debadge. I also might stick in some spacers on the rear wheels to kick them out a little flusher, and now am thinking about the performance grills after seeing yours!

Great taste!
Rob

scollins · 09-04-2010, 11:03 AM

Nice ride! I've got a 2010 X5 35d, and I just ordered the grilles from Tischer. I'm also thinking of painted reflectors, and also maybe painting the silver pieces in the front bumper black too.

I've also been looking for pictures of AW X5's with black wheels to show the wife, but haven't found a whole lot. The stockers look like crap after a day or two from brake dust....

Regarding the detector, how did you run the wires? In my 335i, I had tapped into the sunroof power above the headliner, but I don't know if that same option exists in the X5.

datbimmerdoe · 09-04-2010, 04:14 PM

clean!

Wlkonacloud · 09-16-2010, 10:57 AM

Nice, the grill makes the car look very mean

richard in NC · 09-16-2010, 05:08 PM

I want the grilles on my AW 50i for sure.

scottakamidnight · 12-06-2010, 04:43 PM

wondering how it would look if you got the lower grilles in black as well. maybe too much black, but may look better. hmmmmm...

BimmerSFo · 12-17-2010, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epacy2

The front reflectors were a major BITCH to get out. They are stuck on with double-sided tape and you really have to put some force into them. The passenger's side is easier to access and I had to unbolt part of the front bumper to actually have a way to get some torque on the driver's side reflector. Not a big deal, real easy to put back together. I took pic's through most of the process if anyone else is going to be switching their's out.

Mods I have so far are BMW performance grilles, IND Painted front and rear reflectors, De-badged, BMW trunk liner - which is actually quite nice and cheap, RD LED footwell/courtesy lights, Passport 9500ix - love the quietness, 35% tint, 3M clear bra

With the de-badging and painted reflectors, it really cleans the vehicle up IMO.

Hi, i am interested in changing front reflectors to paint them, would you please pm me with instructions or pics if possible? I would really appreciate it

vladberca · 12-27-2010, 10:50 AM

Congrats!

ZuerstBMW · 02-02-2011, 12:54 AM

CONGRATS, NICE job. Im debating getting the white myself. This is the Premium, right?
How much did the clear-bra run you and did you get the whole hood done?
Also hows the clear-bra on white, do the bugs stain it, ect?
thanks again.

Gurman_x6m · 02-02-2011, 05:20 AM

nice CAr)

MissFortune · 02-04-2011, 12:53 AM

yeah, now you just need to have all the grey trim painted black. I just had mine done and installed last Saturday. she's getting detailed tomorrow and I'll post new pictures for you to check out if you're interested.

Looks good!

MissFortune · 02-04-2011, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epacy2

Thanks! Yes, the grilles are OEM and I got it from Tischer. Was $120 i think.

IND. They have to get them ordered from the mutha land for 2011 X5s since noone stocks them here yet.
Got some LUX's coming in the next couple days too! Trunk RD LED lights are coming in today to complete the white led light cutover!

I bought my black kidney grilles for $150 so he got a better deal.

Epacy2 · 02-09-2011, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerSF

Hi, i am interested in changing front reflectors to paint them, would you please pm me with instructions or pics if possible? I would really appreciate it

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...stall-diy.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZuerstBMW

CONGRATS, NICE job. Im debating getting the white myself. This is the Premium, right?
How much did the clear-bra run you and did you get the whole hood done?
Also hows the clear-bra on white, do the bugs stain it, ect?
thanks again.

Diesel. Clear bra was approx $750. I didn't get the whole hood done, just under half way up. No real problems with bug stains so far.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MissFortune

yeah, now you just need to have all the grey trim painted black. I just had mine done and installed last Saturday. she's getting detailed tomorrow and I'll post new pictures for you to check out if you're interested.

Looks good!

I am definitely getting the wheel arches and black door strips painted this spring. Not a fan of the flat black BMW decides to put on underside of all the X's. They removed a good deal on the LCI, but still too much exists for my taste. M-sport package looks better will it all painted. I'll probably leave the running board black to set it off a little.

Living · 09-28-2011, 10:33 PM

Hi,

have just a 2012 35d on order and like to change the reflectors or side markers asap!

Could you post some pictures from the process?

Would be really great - was searching the whole web for some pictures...

The driver side is the tricky part i guess and i could need some help.

Thanks

strto01 · 10-03-2011, 03:46 AM

I was just wondering if the Performance grills are Matt or Gloss?

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Epacy2 Major 145 Rep 1,400 Posts Drives: F85 X5M Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: KC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00] 2008 M3 [0.00]	Performance Grilles, AW reflectors The front reflectors were a major BITCH to get out. They are stuck on with double-sided tape and you really have to put some force into them. The passenger's side is easier to access and I had to unbolt part of the front bumper to actually have a way to get some torque on the driver's side reflector. Not a big deal, real easy to put back together. I took pic's through most of the process if anyone else is going to be switching their's out. Mods I have so far are BMW performance grilles, IND Painted front and rear reflectors, De-badged, BMW trunk liner - which is actually quite nice and cheap, RD LED footwell/courtesy lights, Passport 9500ix - love the quietness, 35% tint, 3M clear bra With the de-badging and painted reflectors, it really cleans the vehicle up IMO. Attached Images
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scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' 137 Rep 2,372 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (3)	Nice ride! I've got a 2010 X5 35d, and I just ordered the grilles from Tischer. I'm also thinking of painted reflectors, and also maybe painting the silver pieces in the front bumper black too. I've also been looking for pictures of AW X5's with black wheels to show the wife, but haven't found a whole lot. The stockers look like crap after a day or two from brake dust.... Regarding the detector, how did you run the wires? In my 335i, I had tapped into the sunroof power above the headliner, but I don't know if that same option exists in the X5. __________________ Scott 2024 G01 X3 M40i, Brooklyn Grey Metallic /// 2015 F15 X5 35i, Space Gray Metallic, 99K miles /// 2013 F30 320xi, Mojave Metallic, 112k miles 2019 Ford F450 STX, Oxford White 2013 Ducati Multistrada Touring S, Red
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Living Private 7 Rep 96 Posts Drives: X5 35d Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Hi, have just a 2012 35d on order and like to change the reflectors or side markers asap! Could you post some pictures from the process? Would be really great - was searching the whole web for some pictures... The driver side is the tricky part i guess and i could need some help. Thanks
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